Certificate IV in Financial Services (Accounting)

(Course Code FNS40610 / CRICOS Code )

Course Aims
On the completion of the certificate IV, graduates may apply for
positions that require basic accountancy skills in large or small
organizations. The course provides training in accounting procedures
enabling students to gain employment in accounting related areas
under the control of a supervising accountant.

This course is designed to reflect the role of employees who perform
duties such as:

Completing Business Activity Statement (BAS) and other office taxes
Operational reporting
Producing of basic management reports
Producing basic job costing reports
Preparing budgets
Supervising the operation of computer based systems
Classifying, recording and reporting of accounting information
Maintaining a small office
Making decisions in a legal context

Course Structure
Industry Core Units
FNSICIND401B Apply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry
FNSICGEN301B Communicate in the workplace
FNSICGEN302B Use technology in the workplace
FNSICGEN304B Apply health and safety practices in the workplace

Sectoral Core Units
FNSACCT401B Process business tax requirements
FNSACCT402B Produce job costing information
FNSACCT403B Prepare operational budgets
FNSACCT404B Make decisions within a legal context
FNSACCT405B Prepare financial statements
FNSACCT406B Maintain asset and inventory records

Electives
BSBCMN406 Maintain business technology
FNSICORG517B Prepare financial statements and projections
BSBMKG408B Conduct market research

Modes of Study
Face to face delivery.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Hands-on practice
Formal presentations
Lectures
Discussion groups
Research assignments

Assessment Methods
Competence will be assessed by a range of methods aiming at
maximum flexibility and customization to address specific needs and
leaning situations.

Observation of ongoing activities
Short formal and informal tests
Presentation of Portfolios
Role plays
Observation of group discussion
Examinations

Requirements to Receive the Qualification
Successful completion of this course provides student with the entry
requirements to Diploma of Accounting.

Duration
Full-time 6 Months

2012 Intake
13th February

Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Year 11 or equivalent AND;

International students: English language skills at least equivalent to
IELTS 5.5 OR IELTS 5.0 with maximum 20 weeks ELICOS course OR
EAP OR Advanced level at Ozford English Language Centre.